Testicular Cancer - Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the testicles, affecting men, and typically occurs in young to middle-aged males.
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Testicular Cancer FAQ


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What is testicular cancer?

The testicles, which are also called testes, are in the scrotum. The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. Testicular cancer isn't a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45.

What is scrotum & testicular cancer?

The scrotum is a loose bag of skin underneath the penis. The testicles make sperm and the hormone testosterone. Testicular cancer isn't a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45. The first sign of testicular cancer often is a bump or lump on a testicle.

Where does testicular cancer start?

Testicular cancer starts in one of the testicles. The testicles are the main part of the male reproductive system. This type of cancer can affect anyone who has testicles, including men, transgender (trans) women and people assigned male at birth. It is most likely to happen between the ages of 25 and 40.

What are the symptoms of testicular cancer?

The most common symptom is a lump or swelling in a testicle, or a dull ache, pain, or heaviness in the scrotum. If the cancer has spread to lymph nodes or other parts of the body it may cause other symptoms. We have more information about testicular cancer symptoms.

Can testicular cancer spread to other parts of the body?

Cancer that's spread to other parts of the body is known as metastatic cancer. Around 5% of people with testicular cancer will experience symptoms of metastatic cancer. The most common place for testicular cancer to spread to is nearby lymph nodes in your tummy (abdomen) or lungs. Lymph nodes are glands that make up your immune system.

Is testicular cancer a common type of cancer?

Testicular cancer isn't a common type of cancer. It can happen at any age, but it happens most often between the ages of 15 and 45. The first sign of testicular cancer often is a bump or lump on a testicle. The cancer cells can grow quickly. They often spread outside the testicle to other parts of the body.

Testicular Cancer References

If you want to know more about Testicular Cancer, consider exploring links below:

What Is Testicular Cancer

  1. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/testicular-cancer/symptoms/
  2. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/testicular-cancer-care/symptoms-causes/syc-20352986
  3. https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/testicular-cancer/about
  4. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/types/testicular-cancer/about/what-is-testicular-cancer.html
  5. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12183-testicular-cancer
  6. https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-information-and-support/testicular-cancer
  7. https://www.verywellhealth.com/testicular-cancer-7370345

Testicular Cancer Information

  1. https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/cancer/cancer-types-in-adults/testicular-cancer
  2. https://www.cancer.gov/types/testicular

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